A few years ago, we had this Russian road called “Federal Highway LENA” which runs for 1163 km. Some parts of it are paved, and some parts are a swamp all of the time. In 2012, they decided to upgrade the road but from the photos of the place, it looks like it still isn’t fixed. Let’s see.

Russia want to be considered a world super-power, but it’s completed rotten inside. More than that, the Ukrainian war costs and the international restrictions, will lead sooner or later this country to collapse .

40 years ago I travelled on a similar road (their main road) in the French Congo, from Point Noire to Brazzaville and back. When it was raining it was nearly as bad, but after a week of sun it was no problem. In those days there were only 2 or 3 trucks with 3 driven axles going on the road a day. So when you got stuck it could be a long wait for help. A folding spade was your first aid and best friend.